Hybrid Automation

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System 3R offer automation solutions with industrial robots, both stationary and rail versions within the Die & Mold and Precision Production sector. Fanuc Solutions cover applications … … maximal payload weight 70-210 kg … radial reach, up to 2 655 mm … complexed transfer movements ... parts handling System 3R HYBRID AUTOMATION Hybrid Automation Easy-step-by-step WorkCenter WSM – WorkShopManager Customer Services Technical specifications GF Machining Solutions • Hybrid Automation – Concept for mix palletized automation together with parts handling. • For Parts Handling, fully automatic change...

Hybrid Automation Mix to your needs – Palletized or parts handling automation Palletized automation Parts too large or too heavy for parts handling can be palletized Automatic vice for parts The table chuck has integrated (patented) pneumatics for secondary system activation/deactivation Parts grippers Grippers are designed according to dimensions and shape of the material System 3R HYBRID AUTOMATION

Easy Step-by-step Prepare Prepare cassettes and jobs. Load cassettes into magazine. Execute the jobs via CellManager Choose Choose specific chuck adapter/ vice needed for the material Bring Bring the cassette with materials onto the Intermediate station Load Load each material into the chuck adapter/vice and start first job in the queue. System 3R HYBRID AUTOMATION

User friendly preparation Cassette registration in WSM WorkCenter • Enter cassette Name ”CST3x6” and Cassette Type ”4” • Enter number of positions for example ”18” pos. 3x6 • Enter start positions and offsets • Material gripper ”1” (Lift in/out) • Angle 0-90 • Chuck adapter ”1” • Cell/machines WSM WorkCenter – Enter order data • Create order name ”Hybrid4” • Choose article number • Enter order quantity ”1” • Choose operation – Milling • Sel

Cassette Station • Check the orders and which cassette type is required • Unload cassette from magazine to Cassette Station • Assign jobs to the materials • Load cassette to the magazine – start milling machine WSM CellManager • Start the job according to the priority list • View the status of each job

User-friendly Cell Management Software • Necessary data is entered quickly and in a structured manner. • Quick and precise overview of the entire process chain • Increased flexibility: The order of priority can be changed at any time. • Simpler and safer preparation of automated cells • The risk of errors due to the human factor is reduced • Increased process security

Preparation – WSM WorkCenter • Create an order • Assign operations and NC programs • Retrieve offset values • Release the order for production Execution – WSM CellManager • Manages the pallet ID codes and magazine positions • Creates priority lists • Automatically starts available jobs in the order of the priority list • Updates the information in the database with the status and machining times of individual orders System 3R HYBRID AUTOMATION • Display status of all cells • Display status of individual machines and processes Statistics – WSM Statistics • Retrieve and analyze cell utilization...

Customer Services Optimize the uptime of your equipment with our Machine Support Services Annual reconditioning minimizes production stops and optimizes function, precision and performance. GF Machining Solutions offers comprehensive services for your Automation, reference systems and masters and calibration tools. Service interventions Spare parts Preventive maintenance Machine Support 10 System 3R HYBRID AUTOMATION

Preventive maintenance Automation • Mechanics • Pneumatics • Peripheral equipment Reference systems • Rebuilding chucks • Inspecting references • Checking clamping force Masters and calibration tools • Cleaning and polishing • CMM inspection • Quality certificate CE Certification GF Machining Solutions’ Customer Services also offers CE Certification of Conformity for complete Automation cells.

Technical specifications Standard rail Fanuc 70/165/210 Payload Max. X-reach Max. Z-reach Max. C-rotation Stationary cell, max. # of machines Linear cell, max. # of machines Rail type Max. rail length Max. transfer weight (pallet and workpiece) 70, 165, 210 kg. 155, 366, 466 lbs 70 kg = 2050 mm, 165-210 kg = 2655 mm 70 kg = 80.7 in, 165-210 kg = 104.5 in 1400 mm 55.12 in 360-370° Up to 3 Up to 12 Standard Standard 20 m, 787 in 70 kg, 155 lbs (Fanuc 70) 165 kg, 366 lbs (Fanuc 165) 210 kg, 466 lbs (Fanuc 210) Accessories & options Half rack Two basic designs: rack and rotary. Each magazine unit...

Accessories & options Cassette Station Cassette Station Software Prepare and load cassettes Mandatory: Touch screen. • Check the orders and which cassette type is required • Unload cassette from magazine to Cassette Station • Assign jobs to the materials • Load cassette to the magazine – start milling machine Storage for grippers and adapters Rack magazine with gripper storage and pallet positions. Part Grippers Manufactured according to the part dimensions. Cassette Grippers Manufactured according to the Cassette dimensions. Intermediate Station Cassette Layout Automatic Vices Manufactured according...